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* 

ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE 

OP THE 

losfon Sc|©0l furnifure 

MANUFACTORY. 



. 4^ • 

William 0. Haskell & Son, 




MANUFACTURERS OF 



School JPumitiare, Settees. 

AND 

PURNITURE FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS, 

Zi CANAL STREET, HAYMARKET SQUARE, 
BOSTON, MASS. 



/■ 

BOSTON: 
SOLON THORNTON, PRINTER, 21 SCHOOL STREET. 

1870. 






Entered according to Act of Congress, in the Year 1870, by 

William O. Haskell & Son, 

in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. 







The existing order of School Furniture, now so universally 
adopted in the best School-Houses, began with the " Ameri- 
can School Chairs," represented in the engraving so marked 
in the following leaves. They were the fir^^t of this series 
of manufactures ; and though a great advance in style and 
finish has since been ni;ide, the original principles which 
were then relied upon to give strength and durability are 
not only unimpaired, but with the progress of time have 
been advanced to an extent nearly if not quite approaching 
perfection. 

Previous to the advent of the present order, school- 
houses were furnished by such carpenters or cabinet-makers 
as chose to undertake the contracts, no matter how limited 
their ideas as to the comfort and health of pupils, or how 
inadequate their conception of a proper gradation of sizes, 
according to the ages of scholars. The primeval School 
Furniture of which we have accounts, consisted of a bench 
with legs long at one end and short at the other. The 
large scholars sat upon the higher end, and the smaller pu- 
pils were graded down to the lower end, according to their 
respective sizes. On this basis the School Furniture of our 
ancestors was constructed. 
• The "American School Chairs," the origin of the School 



Furniture manufacture, were invented by Mr. S. Wales, 
Jr., the pioneer in this branch of business, with suggestions 
from Mr. Wm. O. Haskell (then a practical chair manu- 
facturer), in 1839, and on the ninth day of June in that 
year, the school in the town of Chelsea, Mass., where they 
were first put in use, commenced operations. 

In 1857, Mr. Wm. O. Haskell, the senior partner of 
the present firm, then and for many years previously a man- 
ufacturer of settees (the original and only manufacturer of 
settees as a specialty, having esttfblished the business in 
1835), became the successor of Mr. Wales. The manufac- 
ture of School Furniture he combined with his settee and 
chair business, originating an establishment for furnishing 
public buildings, such as school-houses, halls, church ves- 
tries, city and town officers' rooms, railway-stations, places 
of amusement, in short any room or building where people 
congregate for worship, education, business, or pleasure. 

Since that time there has been a rapid enlargement of the 
variety of articles manufactured : great improvement as to 
durability, style, and finish ; and an unfailing demand for the 
products ; and, in order to assist committees and others in 
their selections in the furnishing of schools and public build- 
ings, this Catalogue has been prepared, as the only plan by 
which to convey an approximate idea of the styles manufac- 
tured, their variety, combinations, and uses. 

Thus a brief statement indicates the origin and increase of 
this important branch of manufactures ; but to realize its 
actual extent, to trace its real progress, and determine the 
amount of its usefulness, it would be necessary to follow 
its footsteps into every State in the Union. 



THE 



OEIGINAL BOSTON SCHOOL FURNITURE 



SETTEE MANUFACTORY. 



To Committees, Educational Parties, mid the Public generally : — 

This establishment is the legitimate manufactory of the 
original Boston School Furniture and Settees, as stated in 
our intx'oduction, apd is prepared to offer the best quality of 
work, in regard to durability, style, and finish, at the lowest 
rates. 

A glance at the resources at our command will demon- 
strate, beyond a doubt, our ability to give satisfaction in all 
respects. 

The frontispiece of this pamphlet presents an illustration 
of our manufactory, inadequately we fear for a proper con- 
ception of its extent, as in order to bring the drawing 
within the limits of one of these pages, and yet show the 
whole, the several buildings had each to be drawn on .a 
small scale. We will state, as a guide, that our dam is one 
hundred and seventy-five feet long, our main shop one 
hundred by forty-eight feet, and the other buildings, lumber- 
house, dry-house^ office, &c., are in proportion, as drawn. 

Our Factory is situated in East Lebanon, N.H., on the 



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line of the Northern Eailroad, from the main track of which 
a spur track runs directly to our door, thus rendering our 
freighting facilities all that could be desired. Our works 
are run by a never-failing water-power, unsurpassed, if 
even equalled, in New England, or elsewhere, our dam being 
built across the actual outlet of Mascomy Lake ; a sheet of 
water six miles long and two miles wide in its broadest part, 
fed by the unfailing streams so numerous in the mountain 
region of New Hampshire, ensuring an absolutely never- 
failing supply of water. The gates of our Factory were 
first opened for manufacturing purposes in the spring of 
1854, and since that time the wheel has never stopped from 
a scarcity or a surplus of water. 

It will be seen that so far as motive power is concerned, 
our commodities can be produced at a much lower cost than 
a dependence on steam-power (taking into consideration the 
cost of fuel and the salaries of engineers and firemen) can 
command. 

The manufactures of this establishment can be produced 
only by first-class workmen, and such are the only ones em- 
ployed by us. Our Factory is supplied with all the modern 
improvements in wood-working machinery, ryany of our 
machines having been invented expressly for the manufac- 
ture of our products. Our proximity to several extensive 
machine works, renders nothing lacking when an improve- 
ment in this line is desired. 

In reoard to lumber, it will, be observed that it can be 
procured to much better advantage in the woods around us, 
than it can possibly be obtained at the lumber yards of cities. 
Much of the lumber consumed in our manufactures is cut by 



us in the woods, and our freighting facilities enable us to 
obtain other lumber from the various nnll%in this section at 
a great advantage, while our facilities for freighting western 
lumber, are, owing to our superior railroad connections, un- 
surpassed. To this we may add, that purchasing all our 
supplies, both for our Factory and in Boston, directly from 
the manufacturers for casK, we are enabled to give our cus- 
tomers the benefit that obviously arises from this system. 

With the aid of these advantages, combined with a prac- 
tical business experience of half a century, we are now 
manufacturing extensively a variety of articles, some idea of 
which may be gathered from this pamphlet. 

In the following pages will be found a description of the 
styles in favor, illustrated by numerous Engravings ; also 
Engravings of school-rooms of various sizes and plans, 
indicatino; the best method of arranging new furniture. The 
Engravings have been executed with care, and may be relied 
on as truthful representations ; it is proper to say, however, 
that ftll well finished articles will far exceed in beauty the 
best efforts to represent them without coloring. 

Every article from this Establishment will have our name 
thereon, and will be warranted. 

Inquirers after goods in our line ai*e invited to visit our 
warerooms and examine specimens set up, as in actual use. 

Further information will be promptly communicated, on 
application, by mail or otherwise. 

I*u.l>lio Building Fxirnisliing "Warerooms, 

34 CANAL STREET, 

Opposite Boston & Maine Railroad Station, Ilayraarltet Square. 

BOSTON. 

Sear entrmoe, ... 33 Uerrlmac Street. 



MAR 

For the convenience of strangers and others unacquainted 
with our locality, we have prepared the accompanying map 
of the vicinity of Haymarket Square, a reference to which 
will enable all comers to find us readily. Our close prox- 
imity to all the Railroads running north and east from 
Boston will be noticed. Horse cars to and from Charles- 
town, Chelsea, Lynn, Somerville, and Medford, also the 
southern portion of Boston, are continually passing through 
Haymarket Square. Scollay's Building, the Tremont House, 
and Bowdoin Square, the depots of Railway lines to South 
Boston, Dorchester, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, the " South 
End," "St. James," "Boston Highlands," and the different 
sections of Cambridge, are respectively from five to ten 
minutes walk from our office, through Sudbury and Court 
Streets. 



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Boston School Furnitiire. 



MATERIALS. 

We manufacture desks of various kinds of wood : birch, 
oak, cherry, ash, black walnut, maple, beech, butternut, &c. ; 
but for all practical uses of ordinary School Furniture, we 
consider Mountain Birch (hetula lento) the best lumber ever 
grown ; and, unless otherwise ordered, our desks are made 
from this material. This birch is as hard as any wood that 
can be used, and the closeness and beauty of its grain allow 
a handsome finish more closely resembling mahogany than 
any other wood can be finished. Mountain birch has the 
nature of mahogany, with which it is classed by scientific 
men. (See Wood & Bache's U.S. Dispensatory, p. 1379, 
where it is spoken of as mountain mahogany, cherry birch, 
&c.) From the surface of this wood, owing to the closeness 
of its grain, a drop of ink can be readily removed. All open 
grained woods, as oak or ash, will absorb ink and other 
stains, rendering their removal impossible. 

Owing to its extreme hardness, the use of birch in manu- 
facturing is difficult, except with the aid of tools adapted 
expressly to it. Study and experience have taught us the 
most advantageous process of finishing; and, with the tools 
and machinery of our establishment, we can offer a better 
class of work than can be produced at the same prices by any 
one not accustomed to working the' material. 

The beauty and endming lustre of this wood recommend 



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it to general favor. Like mahogany, birch contains an oil 
which preserves the wood, causing it to look as bright for 
all time as when first manufactured ; while cherry, maple, 
and many others, containing saccharine matter, will, in a 
year or two, grow dull and dead, their lustre fading away 
completely. 

Knowing the advantage of the mountain birch, we estab- 
lished our factory in a birch-growing section, where we are 
enabled to procure unlimited supplies at an advantage. 
This lumber is not to be confounded with the various kinds 
of ordinary birch ; and in purchasing birch furniture this 
should be borne in mind, as it may save deception. We 
can manufacture furniture of genuine mountain mahogany 
cheaper than any other parties, and it may safely be assumed 
th:it any other birch furniture offered at the same {)rice must 
be of an inferior quality, although it may be represented as 
the same. 

In the higher and academical grades where Normal desks 
are generally used, the furniture is usually manufactured 
from oak or cherry, as older students will naturally take 
more pride in the good appearance of their desks, and use 
them with more care than would younger scholars. For the 
same reason, our teachers' desks are made from these 
materials. We are ready to manufacture from any desired 
material at as short a notice as is consistent with first-class 
work Orders should be given as early as possible, as the 
longer the time taken in manufacturing, the better satisfac- 
tion will result to all concerned. 

In no part of our work do loe use inferior lumber. 
Wherever purchasing, examine the desk you are to buy, and 
observe of what material the lower board or shelf is made. 



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See thnt it is not chestnut, poplar, or other soft or brittle 
wood. It will be .noticed that in all of our desks this board is 
of rock-maple, — nothing better for the purpose could be 
desired. 

Our desks are put together by a patent dovetailing process 
superior to any other ever invented. Specimens of the work 
of this machine may be seen at our office, and it will be 
noticed that it is impossible for the work to come apart. 

Our chairs are made from material, and finished, to match 
the desks. The backs are sawed and the pillars turned at 
least a year before using, thus fully ensuring their thorough 
seasoning. Details of the manufacture of chairs are stated 
with engravings 1, 2, 3, and 4. 

In finishing, we use the best English orange shellac and 
copal varnish, finishing in varnish, oil, or shellac, as desired. 
A peculiar process of filling gives our work a desirable finish 
on open- grained woods. Our castings are made from the 
best iron, and painted with superior black varnish, or, if 
desired, are painted in color. Other school-furniture cast- 
ings are often painted with an inferior coal-tar black, and 
this compound, which would not otherwise dry, is baked on. 

We have various patterns of castings, but present in this 
pamphlet only those styles which are in favor, and are con- 
sidered the most suitable to the purpose. Ornamental work 
on castings of this kind is undesirable, as it catches dust, and 
is difficult to keep clean, and protuberant points tear the 
clothing of the scholars. In discarding many highly orna- 
mental styles, however, we preserve enough of ornament to 
give the work a beauty of finish free from the objections 
stated. ' 



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Boston School Furniture. 



SCHEDULE OF HEIGHTS OE CHAIES AND DESKS. 

The Original School Furniture, manufactured at this Estab- 
lishment, is composed of eight sizes, in every style and 
combination, represented by the accompanying Engravings, 
as follows : — 

^ f No. 1 Chairs, 10 inches high ; Desk, side next the scholar, 20 inches. 



., 2 , 


. 11 „ 


» 3 , 


, 12 „ 


„ 4 , 


, 13 „. „ 


n 5 , 


, 14 „ 


„ 6 , 


, 15 „ 


„ 7 , 


, 16 „ 


„ 8 , 


, 17 „ 



„ 21 




,, ,. 22 




„ 23 




„ „ 24 




„ 25J 




„ 27 




» » 28 





these sizes embrace all that is needful for scholars from four 
to twenty years of age. 

The following pages exhibit all the improved styles of 
School Furniture, united in a great variety of combinations, 
suited to the wants of public and private schools, academies, 
&c. ; and whether it be the comfort and health of pupils, ele- 
gance of style and finish, adaptation to its object, durability 
and economy, or all these qualities in one, that is sought for, 
the object can be attained by a judicious selection frona this 
establishment. 

N.B. — Orders for any of our manufactures, from parties 
at a distance, will be executed and forwarded with the same 
fidelity and promptness, and the same satisfaction guaranteed 
in all respects, as if given in person. 



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THE AMERICAN SCHOOL CHAIR. 



This EnOTavino; is from the illustrated cataloa;ue of Mr. 
Wales, (the originator of the School Furniture business,) 
published in 1850. It is the original pattern as invented by 
Messrs. Wales and Haskell in 1839, as stated in our preface, 
and what we remark there we repeat in this place, that this is 
a representation of the Original School Furniture, the 
first invented as such in this country. The Engraving is 
here inserted to show the contrast between the Furniture of 
that day and of this. At the time of their invention these 
chairs were regarded as the beau ideal of durability and 
symmetry. Compare them with those represented by En- 
gravings No. 3 and 4 and observe whether progress has been 
made. Observe that the posts, seats, and backs are perfectly 
square and flat. 



li 





No. 2. 



TEWKSBURY CHAIRS. 

No. 1. The Engraving represents one of a series of three 
sizes, corresponding with the first three sizes, as stated in our 
schedule of heights. They are designed for scholars in Pri- 
mary Rooms, from four years of age upwards. 
No. 1 Chair 10 inches high. 

Each chair rests upon an iron pedestal secured to the chair 
and to the floor by screws. 



No. 2. The Engraving represents the same chair as No. 1 
in all respects, except that it has attached an ornamental iron 
basket, a receptacle for the books of the puj)il. 



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Ko. 3. 



STAY CHAIR. 



So called from the brace or " stay " extending from the 
back to the floor, where it is inserted into the iron pedestal. 

Compare this with the " American School Chairs " repre- 
sented on a previous page. It will be seen that in this chair 
the seat is symmetrically shaped, and hollowed sufficiently to 
give comfort to the sitter. The back is curved, not enough 
to throw the shoulders forward and contract the chest, but so 
constructed as to expand the chest, and be comfortable to the 
pupil. The posts or pillars are turned, instead of being 
square, and are halved, glued, and screwed, instead of being 
doweled to the back. And instead of being screwed to the 
seat, as is the case where square pillars are used, they are 
driven through the seat where they are glued and wedged in. 
It will be readily understood that a square pillar, screwed to 
the seat, the screw entering the grain of the wood endwise ^ 
has no strength whatever compared with a turned pillar 
slued and wedsed into the seat. 



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In this chair the brace or stay is fastened into the back, 
and enters the iron at the floor, intersecting the seat into 
which it is joined, and fastened with glue and screws. As 
will readily be observed, no chair can be made more durable 
or comfortable. 

The chairs correspond with the five larger sizes, as stated 
in the schedule of heights. 

No. 4 chair 13 inches high. 



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They are adapted to scholars from eight to twenty years of 
ase. 



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DORCHESTEE CHAIR. 

The Engraving represents the " Dorchester Chair," so 
called in compliment to the town where it was first introduced. 
It is preferred by many to our Stay Chair. The stay is dis- 
pensed with, but the chair, notwithstanding this omission, is 
left strong enough for all practical purposes. 

The essential difference between this and the Stay Chair is 
difficult to express in a drawing, as it consists in the following 
points : The back is slightly more curved. In place of the 
stay, an ornamental centre piece, slightly bent, runs from the 
back to the seat, to which it is joined and fastened with glue 
and screws. The pillars are the same as in No. 3, but are 
more nearly at right angles with the seat. This inclination 
is compensated for by placing the chair on a pedestal having 
a beveled top, giving more of a back slope to the seat. 
This chair is regarded as more advantageous to the health 
and comfort of pupils than any other. 

This chair is made in all the sizes as stated in the schedule 
of heights. 



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Boston Scliool Furniture. 



FEAKKLIN DESKS. 

The following pages contain illustrations representing the 
"Franklin Desks," in their combinations with the chairs of 
the various sizes. 

It will be observed that each desk is placed on two orna- 
mental irofl supports, which are designated "Franklin Stands". 
These irons are secured to the desk and to the floor by 
screws, holding the desk firmly. The stands are so con- 
structed that the necessity of a brace is obviated, preventing 
thereby some inconvenience, as a brace, when the shape of 
the stand renders its use necessary, is liable by most methods 
of attachment to work loose, become detached, get broken, 
&c., to say nothing of too many pieces liable to get lost or 
broken in transportation or setting up. It will also be noticed 
that the chairs stand entirely independent of the desk. The 
advantages of this principle are obvious. Where, as in the 
old fashioned way, the scholar sits on a seat attached to the 
desk behind him, he must necessarily create more or less jar 
to that desk in sittino^ down or moving in his seat. If the 
scholar behind him is writing at the time, his movements 
are productive of injury to his companion's copy. Consider, 
also, that when such furniture is used, the back of the pupil's 
seat is flat and perpendicular ; a source of much discomfort 



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and ill health, causing him to lean forward over his desk, thus 
sowing the seeds of chest disease. The best way to keep a 
pupil erect is to make his chair comfortable. 

These various points cannot be too carefully considered by 
those interested. The furniture manufactured by this Estab- 
lishment is designed with a view to the sanitary condition of 
the student, as well as ^is comfort and convenience, and the 
beauty of the furniture. 

Further, we would say to those about to purchase : Beware 
of all folding up and movable rattle-trap. Everything 
in a school-room that is not fastened permanently, will, in 
time, work loose, make a rattling, and break down ; and all 
order and quiet, so indispensible to every school, is at an 
end. 

School Furniture manufactured on the principles illustrated 
in this pamphlet has stood the test of years and always given 
satisfaction. 



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Primary Sing-le Set. 




Ifo. S. 



PRANKLIN DESK, — TEWKSBURY CHAIR. 

The Engraving represents a small single school desk, with 
chair to correspond, adapted to one scholar. 

This style is made in three sizes, numbered 1,2, and 3 re- 
spectively, and corresponding with the first three sizes as 
stated in the schedule of heights, and is suited to pupils from 
four to eight years of age. 

As writing is not usually taught in the lower departments, 
these sizes are ordinarily made without ink wells. Should 
they be desired, it should be so stated, and they will be fur- 
nished without extra charge. 

In the minds of many of our first teachers, and those inter- 
ested in education, there is no good reason why Primary 
pupils should not be allowed a desk as well as older students. 
Desks are being exclusively introduced into the Primary 
departments by all the progressive cities and towns. 



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Primary lI>oii.Tt>le Set. 




JSfo. 6. 



FEANKLIN DESK, — TEWKSBURY CHAIRS. 

The engraving represents one of a series of three sizes, cor- 
responding in every respect as to size and detail vi^ith No. 5,, 
except that it is adapted to two scholars. 

The sizes are Nos. 1,2, and 3. 

The best educators have long favored the use of desks, as 
well as chairs, in Primary Schools ; and many rooms have 
been supplied with them, to the great satisfaction of the little 
people, who are most interested in their use. 



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Intermediate Siiie:le Set. 




FRANIiLIN DESK, — STAY CHAIR. 

The Engraving represents a Single Desk of medium size, 
with Stay Chair to correspond, adapted to one Scholar. The 
Intermediate sizes are suited to scholars between the Primary 
and Grammar grades, or from eight to twelve years of age. 

There are two sizes, Nos. 4 and 5, corresponding with those 
sizes as stated in the schedule of heio-hts. 

Each desk is furnished with a glass ink-well and japanned 
iron cover. {See Engravings Nos. 51 and 52.) 

Purchasers may choose between Stay and Dorchester Chairs 
without regard to price. 



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iDLtermediate Double Set. 




Ko. 8. 



FRANKLIN DESK, — DORCHESTER CHAIRS. 

Adapted to two pupils. In all other respects it corres- 
ponds to the description of No. 7. 

Each desk is furnished with ink-well and cover. 
Purchasers may choose between Stay and Dorchester Chairs. 



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Grrammar Singrle Set. 




yo. 9. 



FRANKLIN DESK, — DORCHESTER CHAIR. 



The Engraving represents one of a series of three sizes, 
numbers 6, 7, and 8, and corresponds witli those numbers 
as stated in the schedule of heights. 

Adapted to one pupil in Grammar Department, or from 
twelve to twenty years of age. 

Each desk is furnished with ink-well and cover. 

Purchasers may choose between Dorchester and Stay 
Chairs. 



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GrramiMLar Double Set;. 




N^o. 10. 



FEANKLIN DESK, — STAY CHAIRS. 



Sizes." — Numbers 6, 7, and 8, according to schedule of 
heights. 

Adapted to two scholars. In all other respects corres- 
ponding with No. 9. 

Each desk is furnished with ink-well and cover. 

Dorchester or Stay Chairs furnished as desired. 



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IVornxal Set. 




30. 11. 



FRANKLIN DESK, — STAY CHAIR. 

The Engraving represents a large sized single desk and 
chair, designed for Normal and High Schools. This desk 
is placed on irons corresponding with sizes 7 and 8, but the f 
extra depth of the desk makes it a trifle higher. The desk 
is fitted with a lid hung with three hinges which are sunk to 
a level of the lid outside. On each side of the desk beneath 
the lid a rubber fender is inserted, thus preventing the sound 
that would otherwise arise in closing the desk. 

We also insert, if desired, at a trifling extra charge, a small 
iron stop, which prevents the lid from going so far back as 
to strain the hinges. 

This style is adapted to the use of schools and academies 
of the highest grade, and exceeds all others in capacity, 
strength, and beauty. 

Purchasers may choose between Dorchester and Stay 
Chairs. (^See Engraving J^o. 18.) 



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Boston School Fiiniitiire. 



THE COLUM]^. 

The following Engravings illustrate the " Column " in its 
combinations with the various sizes previously mentioned. 

Instead of being mounted on stands, as illustrated in the 
foregoing Engravings, the desks arc placed on a single 
column, the advantages of which, if investigated, will be 
readily perceived. 

The student is not only allowed more room in sitting, but 

is enabled to pass in and out of the seat in a far more orderly 

manner. The janitor will also find that in sweeping and 

cleaning the room, the use of the column results greatly to 

^ his advantage. 

It may be supposed at first sight that the desk will not 
stand as firmly as on a pair of irons ; but the experience of 
the past fifteen years (during which time it has been in con- 
stant use) has demonstrated that the column holds the desk 
even more firmly than the double stands, on both double and 
single desks. 

The following Engravings represent the sets in a variety of 
positions, in order to illustrate the appearance of the column 
from every point of view. 

This establishment is the originator, and we are the only 
manufacturers of the true column, which is the result of that 



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study and experiment which other manufacturers have been 
unwilling or unable to call to their aid ; hence, every so-called 
column but that of our manufticture has failed to fulfil the 
requirements for which it was designed, and thus in some 
instances, we fear, conveying a false impression of the true 
column. 



Primary Sing-le Set. 




JN'o. 12. 



COLUMN DESK, — TEWKSBURY CHAIR. 

Corresponding in size and general detail with No. 5. 
except that the desk is mounted on column. 



Primary II>oul>le Set. 




No. 13. 



COLUMN DESK, — TEWKSBURY CHAIRS. 

Corresponding in size and general detail with No. 6, 
except that the desk is mounted on column. 



Intermediate Sing-le Set. 



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JSfo. 14. 



COLUMN DESK,— STAY CHAIR. 

Corresponding in size and general detail with No. 7, 
except that the desk is mounted on column. 



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In.tei*me<iiate Douljle Set. 




Ko. 15. 



COLUMN DESK, — STAY CHAIKS. 

Corresponding in size and general detail with No. 8, 
except that the desk is mounted on column. 



GJ-rammar Single Set. 




No. 16. 



COLUMN DESK, — STAY CHAIR. 

Corresponding in size and general detail with No. 9, 
except that the desk is mounted on column. 



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GramiiiLax* I>oti.l>le Set. 




No. 17. 



COLUMN DESK, — STAY CHAIES. 

Corresponding in size and general detail with No. 10, 
except that the desk is mounted on column. 



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IVoi'mal Set. 




N^o. 18. 



COLUMN DESK, — DORCHESTER CHAIR. 

The engraving represents a style corresponding with No. 
11 in every respect, except that it has the Dorchester Chair 
and the desk is mounted on column, thereby presenting the 
best and handsomest school set manufactured. This style 
is in use in most of the leading high grade schools in New 
England, from which we have valued testimonials of its 
comfort, durability, beauty, and general convenience. 

Purchasers may choose between Dorchester and Stay 
Chairs without regard to price. 

Nos. 11 and 18 are not usually furnished with ink-wells, 
as scholars in higher grades generally use an inkstand, 
more or less ornamental ; and in such cases a hole bored 
for the ink-well becomes a source of inconvenience. Ink- 
wells will be inserted, however, if desired, without extra 
charge . 



This establishment makes a specialty of fine,, high-grade 
work. Our Normal Sets and Teachers' Desks are in high 
favor with leading: teachers and educational authorities. 




^■o. 19. 



WRITING STOOLS, 



The engraving represents all the sizes, as stated in the 
Schedule of Heights of Chairs and Desks. 

This style is simple and effective ; they will give satisfac- 
tion, when needed. 

For most educational purposes, chairs are highly prefer- 
able, and this seems to be the general opinion ; but, in 
cases where writing is taught in a separate department, the 
writing-stool is preferred, as being less expensive, and occu- 
pying less room. 

These stools are also convenient in dry goods and other 
stores, where a counter stool is desired. They are also 
adapted to manufacturing purposes, for use at work benches, 
sewing machines, &c., and, as such, are frequently fitted with 
a screw to rise and fall like a piano stool. 

Cane-seat stools are furnished when desired, both with 
wooden legs and on iron pedestals. The stools may be 
upholstered, and covered with enamelled cloth, or any other 
material. 



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IBoston Scliool FTirnitnre. 



CLASSIC DESKS. 

In order to meet the demand for new and improved styles 
for high grade schools, we have this year (1870) intro- 
duced a new desk-stand for normal and large grammar 
desks, which we denominate the " Classic," and which is 
illustrated in the accompanying engravings of Normal and 
Grammar Sets ; also by a full page mechanical drawing. 

The advantages of this new iron may be briefly stated, as 
occupying less room, consequently resulting more to the 
convenience of the scholar when passing in and out, while 
it holds the desk as firmly as any other style. It is so 
constructed as to admit the use of a brace, if desired, 
(although we consider this fixture unnecessary) . We would 
call attention to the manner in which this brace is applied, 
obviating the use of screws and hooks, and rendering its 
working loose an impossibility. It will be noticed that the 
appearance of the stand is the same whether the brace be 
applied or not. 

The style of this iron, and the manner of applying the 
brace, is original with us, nothing similar having been here- 
tofore introduced. 

With Classic Sets we furnish Stay or Dorchester Chairs, 
as desired ; making no difference in the price. 



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Grrammar Sing^le Set. 




No. 34. 



CLASSIC DESK, — STAY CHAIR. 



GJ-rammiar II)on.lt>le Set. 




Xo. 25. 



CLASSIC DESK, — STAY CHAIRS. 



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]Voi*i»ia,l Set. 




CLASSIC DESK, -DORCHESTER CHAIR. 



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INK FIXTURES. 




The engraving represents the ordinary glass ink-well (B), 
which is inserted in the top of the desk, also two styles of 
covers for the same. 

C represents a japanned iron cover, which is screwed to the 
top of the desk, covering the well and lifting with a hinge. 
Being made of ii'on, it cannot be cut or otherwise injured. 

A small aperture, through which to use the ink, is re- 
garded by many as advantageous, as the well may be more 
tightly closed, thereby allowing less evaporation. To meet 
this requirement we have prepared a cover (A) which has a 
small aperture in the centre through which to use the ink, 
and a small cover to close it tight when not in use. The 
entire cover turns off to fill or cleanse the well. 

To meet the same requirement, we have introduced an 
ink-well, as shown in engraving No. 52. 




No. 52. 



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This is also of glass, blown so as to leave a small opening 
in the top. 

The disadvantages, however, of a small aperture through 
which to use ink, may be stated. It will be seen at once 
that the ink is unavoidably communicated from the pen to 
the sides of the opening, thence to the penholder, and ulti- 
mately to the hands of the writer, causing uncleanliness of 
person and injury to the work. There are many who over- 
look these points, and hence we have introduced the above 
patterns. These are furnished without extra charge with all 
sets below a Normal. We combine ink-well B with covers 
A or C, or ink-well No. 52 with either cover, as desired. 

We claim that these styles will fulfill all the purposes for 
which the various high-priced locking up arrangements have 
been designed, except the locking part, which amounts to 
nothing, as everything of the sort yet invented may be easily 
opened by the pupil with a jack-knife or even a stick. 



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BLACK-BOARDS. 



Toih-teYSy 
lErasers, 

Crciuons, 
JB.^.L fQixidi. 




Made of the best seasoned stock and prepared with Has- 
kell's Black-Board Liquid. Made to order of any required 
dimensions ; with or without frames, as desired. 



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JTo. 61. 

EOTARY BLACK-BOARDS. 

The Engraving illustrates a black-board so constructed as 
to rotate in a frame, with a set screw to hold it in any 
desired position. 



Large slates for Black-boards furnished to order. 



POINTERS. 



Very convenient for both Teacher and Pupil. For use on 
Maps, Black-boards, &c. Assorted lengths. 



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Ifo. 71. 




No. 72. 



ERASERS. 



For use on Black-boards. Made with both Wool and Car- 
pet faces. A diversity of opinion exists as to whether the 
wool or carpet face is preferable. Our experience is that the 
carpet erases with the least friction, but scatters more dust 
and does not wear as long as the wool. We use best Lamb- 
skins, and best Brussels and Tapestry carpeting. 



CRAYONS. 

The Celebrated " Waltham " Black-board Crayons always 
on hand. Colored Crayons procured to order. 



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HASKELL'S BLACK-BOARD LIQUID. 

A preparation for giving a slate surface to plaster, wood, 
paper, and, in fact, any surface to which paint may be applied. 

The ingredients are of the best quality. We give our per- 
sonal attention to the preparation of this liquid and use every 
precaution to ensure a superior article. It is in use in nearly 
every town where our furniture is sold, and purchasers al- 
ways call for it a second time. 

Put up in gallon, half-gallon, and quart cans, or any quan- 
tity to order. 

A gallon will cover from sixty to eighty square yards at 
one coat. On work that has not been previously blacked 
two coats are desirable, so that one gallon will make say 
twenty-five or thirty square yards of black-board. 

Full directions accompany each can, and it may be applied 
by any one who can handle a paint-brush and read the Eng- 
lish language. A broad flat brush is preferable, which we 
will furnish if desired; but any clean paint brush may be 
made to answer. It dries immediately, and is ready for use. 

Maps, Charts, Slates, Door-mats, Dusters, and all School 
Fixtures, furnished to order. 



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TEACHEKS' DESKS. 

The following pages illustrate some of the various patterns 
of Desks and Tables for Teachers and others manufactured 
at this Establishment. In addition to these and other styles 
we manufacture to order Desks and Tables of any desired 
pattern. 

In the manufacture of these articles especial care is taken 
to insure first class work in every respect. They are made 
from the best lumber, thoroughly seasoned, and put together 
by competent workmen in the most approved manner. 
Assuming that beauty of style and finish is as desirable in 
school-room as in drawing-room furniture, we have endeav- 
ored to bring our large desks, as well as all our furniture, to 
a modern point of improvement, gladly availing ourselves 
of any suggestions which may be offered by those teachers 
and educational people with whom we come in daily con- 
tact, and uniting with them the practical ideas of a long 
business experience. 

Our furniture presents none of the old fashioned stifi" 
appearance found in the old time school-rooms, but grace and 
beauty are blended with durability and convenience. While 
we sacrifice no utility to mere ornament, we aim at beauty 
and style, at the same time adding no useless expense to the 
work. Our higher grade desks are furnished with slates, 
which will be found of great convenience to the teacher, and 
ornamental drawer-pulls supersede the old fashioned knobs 



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which were always working loose and coming off. It may be 
noticed that some of the accompanying illustrations represent 
the drawers with knobs, but purchasers may rest assured that 
all of the better class of desks will be furnished with ornamen- 
tal pulls, unless knobs are desired, in which case they will be 
furnished. It is our intention to keep on hand a fair supply 
of the more popular styles of Teachers' Desks, but a con- 
stant demand renders it sometimes impracticable. These 
remarks will apply in a general way to all our furniture, 
and it is for the interest of all parties purchasing to give as 
long a notice as possible of their desire for goods in our line. 



HASKELL'S TEACHEES' TABLES AllTO 
DESKS. 

We are prepared to furnish every description of Teachers' 
Tables and Desks of our own manufacture, or to manufacture 
to order from any desired pattern. 

Parties at, a distance may order from the Engravings, by 
designating the number, with the certainty that their expecta- 
tions as to style and workmanship will not be disappointed. 
Any of the following patterns will be finished with cloth or 
solid tops as desired. 



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No. 101. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 



Without drawers. Cloth top. This is a convenient table 
for Recitation and Ante-rooms. 




JT©. 109. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 

One drawer. Cloth top. 



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2f^o. 103. 



TEACHEE'S TABLE. 

Two drawers. Cloth top. 




ITo. 104. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 

Two and a half feet long. One drawer. Solid top. 



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Ko. 105. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 
Three feet long. One drawer. Cloth top. 




No. 106. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 

Three and a half feet long. One drawer. Cloth top. 



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No. 107. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 
Three and a half feet long. Two drawers. Cloth top. 




UTo. 108. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 

Four feet long. Two drawers. Cloth top. 



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Ko. 109. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 

Four and a half feet long. Two drawers. Cloth top. 




Ko. 110. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 
Five feet long. Two drawers. Cloth top. 



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JH-o. 111. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 
Six feet long. Two or three drawers. Cloth top. 




No. 112. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 
Three feet long. One drawer. Wood, cloth, or slate top. 



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Ko. 113. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 



Four feet lon^. Two drawers. Wood, cloth, or slate 



top. 




Xo. 114. 



TEACHER'S TABLE. 



Seven to twelve feet long. Six legs. Two, three, or four 
drawers. Wood, cloth, or slate top. 



In covering desks we use the best enameled cloth. Black 
is preferred as being less liable to show ink stains, &c. , but 
green is sometimes used on high grade desks. 



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Ko, 301 



Ko. 202. 



MOVABLE SKELETON DESK, — rOETA3LE DESK. 

Made of hard wood and covered with enameled cloth. 
No. 202 has lifting lid with lock and key. 



The desks illustrated in the following Engravin gs ar 
furnished with eitlier solid or clotli tops. 




JTo. 203. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 
No drawers. Top desk. 



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No. 304. 



TEACHEE'S DESK. 
Three drawers and table top. 




No. 205. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 
Three drawers and top desk. 



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JVo. 206. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 
Two drawers and table top. 




No. 207. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 



Two drawers and top desk. 



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ITo. 808. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 
Four drawers and table top. 




No. 210. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 
Six drawers and table top. 



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Ko. 211. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 
Six drawers and top desk. 



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No. 312 a. 




No. 213 b. 



TEACHER'S DESK AND LIBRARY. 



Four drawers, table top, and book-case. 

A. The side occupied by the teacher. 

B. The side facing the school, with a large drawer for 
maps, drawings, &c., and two doors which open a book-case, 
suitable for a school library. 



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No. 21Sa. 




J>ro. 213 h. 



TEACHER'S DESK AND LIBEARY. 

Six drawers, table top, and large book-case. 

A. The side occupied by the Teacher. 

B. The side facing the school, with a large drawer for 
maps, drawings, &c., a small drawer for utensils of study, 
and three doors which open a large book-case, suitable for a 
school library. 



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J^O. 214:. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 



Four feet long, five drawers, and table top. 
The drawers are secured by locking the side folder, which, 
when closed, overlays them all. 




JSo. 216. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 



Four feet long, five drawers, and top desk. 
The drawers are secured by locking the side folder, which, 
when closed, overlays thein all. 



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Ko. 216. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 
Five feet long, three drawers, and table top. 




No. 217. 

TEACHER'S DESK. 
Five feet long, three drawers, and top desk. 



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JV^o. 218. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 
Five feet long, five drawers, and table top. 




No. 319. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 
Five feet long, five drawers, and top desk. 



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No. 220. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 



Five feet long, nine drawers, and table top. 

The drawers are secured by locking the side folders, each 
of which, when closed, overlays the ends of the adjoining 
set. 




No. 221. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 



Five feet long, nine drawers, and top desk. 
The drawers are secured by locking the side folders, each 
of which, when closed, overlays the ends of the adjoining 

set. 



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The following engravings represent those patterns of 
Teachers' Desks which are in preference at the present time. 
As a general rule we keep these styles on hand, and thej 
can be shipped at short notice. Thc;e desks are specialties 
of our own. 




JS^o. 222. 



PRIMARY TEACHER'S DESK. 



Solid fop*\ 

Of this style we manufticture three sizes : — Two and a 
half feet long, with one drawer; three feet long, with one 
drawer ; three and a half feet long, with two drawers. 
The engraving represents the size last named. 



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J^o. 293. 



HALr-LID DESK. 



Cloth top. 

This is a very convenient as well as handsome style. One 
half of the top is a lifting lid, opening a capacious desk, 
the other half covers a drawer. The drawer is placed either 
at right or left hand, aw|^esired. 

We manufacture two sizes, three and a half and four 
feet long. 



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No. 224. 



WELL DESK. 



Four feet two inches long. 

This is also a very convenient desk. The desk top opens 
a capacious well, large enough to contain any books ordi- 
narily used in the school-room. Two large drawers run the 
entire width of the desk. 

Slates inserted if desired. 



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Ko. 223. 



TEACHER'S DESK. 
Three drawers and top desk, or tabic top, as desired. 




No. 228. 



KIMBALL DESK. 

I^'ive drawers and top desk. 
This is a very capacious and convenient style. A slate is 
inserted to draw out above the drawers. 
Length, four feet two inches. 
Table top if desired- 



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y^o. 230. 



MASTER'S DESK. 



This is a large and elegant desk, designed for principals 
and teachers in academic grades. 

Length, four to five feet. Nine drawers and top desk. 
The top desk is frequently omitted, leaving a table top, 
as preferred by many. 

Furnished with slate. Panelled all around, and the panel 
facins: the scholars reachins: to the floor. 



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No.. 23 5. 



MONITOK'S DESK. 



Mounted on Franklin Irons, like Scholar's Desk. One 
drawer with lock ; solid top. 

This pattern was originally designed for an alderman's or 
public officer's desk, and as such it is in use in many of the 
cities and towns of New England. Its capacity renders it 
convenient for this purpose, being two and a half feet long. 
It may be finished as ornamentally as is desired ; made from 
black walnut, cherry, oak, birch, or any other lumber, and 
mounted on any style of stands. 



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No. 301. 



The ground floor of .1 School-houso, 50 feet by 72 feet 
inside, with a School-room 50 feet square, arranged with 
Single School Desks and Chairs, for 90 scholars ; having 
two recitation-rooms, each 24^ feet by 12 feet, and ante- 
rooms, entrance, &c. Drawn by J. D. Towle, architect, 
11 Joy's Building, Boston. 



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The ground floor of a School-house, 40 feet by 48 feet 
inside ; with a School-room 40 feet by 38 feet, arranged 
with Single School Desks and Chairs, for 48 scholars ; 
having two ante-rooms, each 15 feet by 9 feet, and entrance- 
hall 10 feet by 9 feet. Drawn by J. D. Towle, architect, 
11 Joy's Building, Boston. 



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jyo. 303. 



The ground floor of a School-house, 40 feet by 60 feet 
inside ; with a School-room 40 feet by 50 feet, arranged 
with Double School Desks and Chairs, for 90 scholars; 
having two ante-rooms, each 9 feet by 16 feet, entrance- 
hall, &c. Drawn by J. D. Towle, architect, 11 Joy's 
Building, Boston. 



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No. 304. 



The ground floor of a School-house, 38 feet by 68 feet 
inside ; divided into two parts, having seprate entrances. 
One part is a School-room 38 feet by 27 feet, arranged 
with Double School Desks and Chairs, for 60 scholars; 
having an ante-room, entrance-hall, &c. The other part is 
a School-room of same dimensions, arranged with Single 
School Desks and Chairs, for 50 scholars; having a recita- 
tion-room, ante-room, entrance-hall, &c. Drawn by J. D» 
Towle, architect, 11 Joy's Building, Boston. 



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No. 303. 



The second floor of the School-house represented in No. 
304, with a School-room 38 feet by 56 feet, arranged with 
Single School Desks and [Chairs, for 140 scholars ; having 
two recitation-rooms, one 10 feet by 22 feet, the other 10 
feet by 16 feet ; and stairways and lobbies from each section 
of the lower floor, entirely separate. Drawn by J. D. 
Towle, architect, 11 Joy's Building, Boston. 



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The ground floor of a School-house, 36 feet by 64 feet 
inside, having an entrance-hall, stairways, &c., at each end; 
with a School-room 36 feet by 45 feet, arranged with Dou- 
ble School Desks and Chairs, for 132 scholars, and a recita- 
tion room at each end, in rear of entrance-halls. Drawn by 
J. D. Towle, architect, 11 Joy's Building, Boston. 



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CHAIKS. 

We present in the following pages a few Engravings, illus- 
trating some of the more desirable styles of Chairs for Teach- 
ers and others. We furnish chairs of any desired pattern at 
the lowest market prices. The following are some of the 
styles most in favor : — 





JVo. iO h. Xo. 23 h. 

TEACHER'S ARM CHAIRS. 




JSTo. 401. 

TEACHER'S ARM CHAIRS. 

Painted or grained. 



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No. 402. 

TEACHER'S AEM CHAIRS. 
With cushions. 




ITo. 403. 



LADY TEACHER'S CHAIR. 

Made of Oak, varnished on the wood. Cane seat. 



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Ko. 404. 

DOUGLAS CHAIR, 

Oak, varnished on the wood. Cane or wood seat. 
ion if desired. 



Cush- 




JSTo. 40S. 

BOSTON CHAIR. 

The best and strongest chair manufactured. This chair is 
made from selected stock, and is a specialty with us. It is at 
once the most comfortable and strongest chair in the market. 

This chair is well adapted to desk No. 230, and, with a 
cushion, leaves nothing to be desired for comfort and utility. 



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No. 406. 



COMMITTEE CHAIE. 

This is a very durable chair, and is very convenient for 
general use in the School-room, also in Halls, Churches, &c. 

It is not to be classed with the common cheap chair of sim- 
ilar pattern. This chair is much in use in Railway Stations 
and other places requiring extra strong work. 



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N^o, 407 a. 



Ifo. 407 b. 



CRAM'S PATENT FOLDING CHAIR. 



Very convenient where space is valuable, as it folds up 
closely. Cane seat. 

A. The chair open for use. 

B. The chair closed. 

Unlike all other folding chairs, this stands firmly, and there 
is no possibility of its closing or giving way under the sitter. 

The simple act of lifting the seat closes it. We are the only 
manufacturers of this chair, as it is protected by letters patent. 



b2 





J^o, 430 a. 



No. 4SO h. 



CRAM'S PATENT FOLDING STOOLS. 

A., open for use. S, closed. 

These will be found convenient where a temporary seat is 
desired, which can be easily packed away when not in use. 
They are made with cane, wood, carpet, and duck seats. 

We manufacture Folding Stools of various patterns to 
order. 



Chairs of any desired pattern manufactured and furnished 
to order. 

Cushions of all qualities furnished at upholsterers' lowest 
rates. 



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SETTEES. 

We have long enjoyed an enviable reputation in the manu- 
facture of Settees, and any comment on them is needless. 

The business of manufacturing Settees, as a specialty, was 
first established by the senior partner of the present firm in 
1835, and the demand for them has been steadily increasing 
since that time, until we now reckon our yearly sales by tens 
of thousands of feet. 

Descriptions of each of the different styles will be detailed 
under the proper heads. 




Ac. r,i)i. 



RECITATION SETTEE. 

As the name implies this Settee is for use in the School- 
room. It is made with white-wood seat and hard wood 
back, finished on the wood. Mounted on iron lef?s. It has 
no arms, but the back is strengthened by an iron brace or 
knee. 



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SUBDIVIDED SETTEE. 



This Settee is useful for Lyceums, Halls, Railroad Sta- 
tions, &o., where iiulividual seats are required, and, as such, 
it supercedes the use of single chairs, to which it is highly 
preferable. 




No. 305. 



HALL SETTEE. 



The Engraving represents the usual pattern of Hall Settee, 
of which we manufacture tens of thousands of feet every 
year. In this Settee we take especial care to make a first 



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class article in every respect. The seats are made from old 
growth pine, well hollowed, and left thick at the ends, to allow 
a strong support for the arm. This hollowing is done on a 
machine made expressly for .the purpose, and this, as well as 
other machinery which we have introduced especially for the 
uses to which it is put, is absolutely essential to first-class 
work, and parties not possessing these facilities cannot by 
any possibility produce the same quality of work at the 
same price as we are enabled to. The backs, legs, rods, &c., 
are made from the best quality of hard wood, such as rock- 
maple, birch, and beech. All of our turned stock is kept 
on hand at least a year before it is used, and its perfect 
seasoning is thereby secured. The Settees are painted with 
the best pure English lead, and grained in imitation of any 
wood, or painted any desired color. Our intention is to keep 
on hand a fair supply of all lengths of even feet, from five to 
twelve feet in length, grained in imitation of oak, but such 
is the demand, that it is for the advantag-e of those desirino- 
to.purchase to give their orders at as early a date as possible. 

Settees of any dcfired wood furnished to order at short 
notice. 

If it is desired to fasten settees to the floor, we have a 
small iron for that purpose. 



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Ko. 506. 



EEVERSIBLE SETTEE. 



This pattern is made to match No. 505. The back is 
reversible, turning on malleable iron arms. These settees 
are in use in nearly every Sunday School in New England, 
and are designed for places where it is desirable to face them 
in different directions. The design of a Reversible Settee 
is original with this establishment. Other parties have 
endeavored to imitate it, but in every case with ill success. 



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Jfo. BIO. 



BERKELEY SETTEE. 



The Engraving represents a highly ornamental Reversible 
Settee. It is made from any desired lumber, and finished in 
varnish, oil, or shellac, or painted as desired. 



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No. 313. 



PARK SETTEE. 



The Engraving represents a Settee designed for parks, 
gardens, &c. The legs and back support are of iron, and 
cast in one piece. The seat and back are made in strips, 
renderina: them suitable for out of door use. 



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JJToi 5S0. 



MERRITT SETTEE. 



This is a very elegant settee, with iron legs and sub- 
dividing arms. The engraving fails to fully illustrate the 
subject, as it is difficult to represent it in a plain drawing. 
The back is of solid black walnut, heavily paneled, and 
the seat is cushioned with maroon plush and the best curled 
haiT. These settees are in use in the passenger rooms of the 
new Boston and Maine Railroad Station in Boston, where 
they give the utmost satisfaction. 



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Wo. 530. 

CROQUET SETTEE. 

This Settee has been introduced to meet the demand for a 
low cost, comfortable seat for Croquet grounds, piazzas, 
gardens, groves, &c. It may be of any desired length, and 
either painted or plain. It is put together entirely with 
screws. 



The similarity of this settee to those used in the Coliseum 
at the National Peace Jubilee in 1869 will be observed. 
Being made with a view to permanency it is, however, supe- 
rior to those, both as to comfort and durability. 



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No. 535. 



VERANDAH SETTEE. 



Similar in pattern to No. 513, but lighter. The engrav- 
ino- represents the Settee with iron arms, but they may be 
omitted if desired. The seats may be made either in strips 
or solid. 

This Settee furnishes a convenient seat for Railway Sta- 
tions, &c. 



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JV^o. 539. 




Ko. 340. 



SWEEP SETTEES. 



As will be observed in the engravings, these Settees are 
made on a curve, to fit circular places. No. 540 is very- 
convenient for Sunday Schools, as the teacher sits in a chair, 
and has the whole class directly facing him. 



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We manufacture settees of many other patterns, so many 
that space will not allow their illustration in these pages. 
All of these settees may be made on wooden or iron legs, 
and with or without arms as desired. They may be sub- 
divided by iron arms if so preferred. Whenever the arms 
are left off the back is sufficiently strengthened by iron 
knees to compensate for the omission. We are manufactm'- 
ing a variety of ornamental settees in oak and ash lumber, 
with bent oak arms and plain or ornamental backs. Samples 
or drawings of all our patterns may be seen at our office. 
The constant introduction of new styles renders their illustra- 
tion in this pamphlet impracticable. 

We possess unequalled facilities for the manufacture of 
Settees of new styles, and orders for anything in this line, 
out of the ordinary course, can be filled with greater fidelity 
and promptness from this establishment than any other. 

Before closing this portion of our Catalogue, it may be 
well to state that we are aware that Settees are made and 
Bold at prices a few cents per foot lower than those of our 
manufacture. A moment's consideration will detect the 
difference, and demonstrate to the purchaser that what he 
saves in price he loses in quality three or four fold. Our 
Settees are made well and substantially, and care is taken to 
ensure a handsome and durable article. They are sold as 
low as the cost of material and labor and a fair living profit 
will warrant. The facilities for their manufacture are un- 
equalled in this country. We can make a Settee of any 
quality, and sell it at a lower prise than any other party. 
But we have long since decided that cheaply made Settees 
will not pay at any price, for in their manufacture what we 



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might gain pecuniarily we should lose in reputation. Con- 
sequently we make a uniformly good and durable article. 
With our experience and facilities, we feel justified in say- 
ing, that any Settees sold at a lower price than those manu- 
factured at this establishment are of an inferior quality. 
We would offer a few words of warning to purchasers, and 
their attention to the points mentioned will be greatly to 
their advantage. 

In buying the usual pattern of Settees (i.e., Hall Set- 
tee, No. 505) be particular to know that the seat is of old 
growth pine, and not sapling. See that it is thick enough 
to allow a good comfortable hollow, and that it is left thick 
at the ends to strengthen the arm. 

See that the pillars (which support the back) are halved, 
glued, and screwed to the back, and not doweled in. 

Look at the turned stock, pillars, legs, &c., and see of 
what lumber they are made. We use nothing for this pur- 
pose but maple, beech, and birch. See that they are not 
made of chestnut or other treacherous wood, and see also 
that they are thoroughly seasoned, lest they shrink and get 
loose after short usage. See that there is no cheap chair 
stock put in. This latter is smaller, consequently weaker,, 
and made of all kinds of lumber. See what stock is used 
in painting. Cheap work is frequently done in whiting and 
glue size. A thin coat of paint and varnish over this con- 
ceals the fraud, and the purchaser wonders why the paint 
has so soon worn off his settees. 

We use on our Settees, exclusively y the best pure English 
lead, painting with this in two coats ; and all other material 
used is first class. 



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A glance is sufficient to demonstrate the difference be- 
tween our Settees and the worthless articles of that name 
occasionally palmed upon the public, but the difficulty of 
comparing them before purchase induces us to make the fore- 
going remarks, attention to which will save money and 
mortification. 



cushio:n^s akd upholsteky. 

Although not directly engaged in an upholstery business, 
our relations with many leading upholsterers enable us to 
state that we are prepared to receive orders for work in this 
line, and we will guarantee that nothing but purely first class 
work will be suffered to go from this establishment, and our 
prices will be simply those of the upholsterer. 

In many cases purchasers of settees desire cushions for 
them, and when such is the case we should be notified to 

that effect, as it is desirable to make the back higher to cor- 
respond with the thickness of the cushion. 

If Upholstered School Furniture of any description is re- 
quired, we are prepared to receive orders therefor. 



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No. 560 



CRAM'S PATENT STEP LADDEE. 



The engraving shows the step both open and closed. It 
is convenient for use in Halls, Churches, School-houses, 
and elsewhere, for cleaning windows, walls, &c. The im- 
proved fastener renders its use perfectly safe, being far supe- 
rior to the old fashioned iron hook, so liable to get out of 
order. 

These step-ladders are made from three to ten steps high. 
The engraving represents a ladder of four steps. 



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LE FEERE'S PATENT SASH ELEVATOR. 

An ingenious and simple device for raising and lowering 
windows at the top, and a very desirable adjustment for 
heavy windows. The various hooks and contrivances hereto- 
fore used are liable to injure the sash, or break the glass. 
This device cannot possibly do either, and is so simple that a 
child can operate it. It may be seen in operation at our 
oflfice. 



FUEOTTUEE FOR PUBLIC BUILDI:N^GS. 

We are prepared to manufacture Desks, Tables, Chairs, 
Book-cases, Settees, &c. , of any desired pattern, for all kinds 
of Public Buildings, Halls, Libraries, City and Town Offi- 
cers' Eooms, Theatres, Lyceums, &c. The styles in use are 
so various that any illustrations further than those presented 
in this pamphlet are impracticable. 

Office and Counting Room Desks manufactured to order. 

William O. Haskell & Son, 

Opposite ^ew Boston & Maine Railroad Station, Haymarket Square. 



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In ordering Furniture be particular to designate the style 
as well as size desired. 

It is understood that in the absence of special instructions, 
the Furniture is to correspond with the descriptions of the 
Engravings in this pamphlet, and in all School Furniture 
between Primary and Normal sizes Ink-well, and cover No. 
51, B and C, will be furnished without extra charge. If 
either of the other patterns are desired it should be so 
stated. 

Furniture will be suitably packed for transportation and 
delivered at any Railroad or wharf in the city of Boston 
proper. Screws and all necessary fixtures for putting furni- 
ture together are included in the prices given. Matting or 
boxing will be. charged extra, but such matting or boxing if 
returned free of expense to us, will be credited at prices 
charged. State the line by which furniture shall be sent. 

It is our intention to keep always on hand a fair supply of 
goods in our line. But a steady and constantly increasing 
demand renders it frequently impracticable, consequently it is 
for the advantage of all concerned to forward their orders in 
good season. Our unequalled facilities render us able to fill 
any reasonable order at short notice, but disappointment may 
be avoided by sending orders as soon as it is decided to pur- 
chase. 



Our goods have been sold during the last thirty-eight years 
to almost every city and town in New England, as yvell as 
West and South ; Canada, Nova Scotia, California and even 



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to South America/Europe, Asia, and Africa, — in fact to 
every continent on the globe. Parties desirous of examining 
our goods without the trouble and expense of a journey to 
Boston will find them in almost any direction. We will fur- 
nish information cheerfully on application, in regard to where 
our goods may be found, by inquirers, in their own neighbor- 
hoods, and give names of parties to whom to apply. Our 
large sales in every direction enable us to offer this superior 
method of advertisement. We could give lists of cities and 
towns, as well as persons, that would prove a ready reference 
to all Muthin reach of this pamphlet, but space will not admit. 

The following list, alphabetically arranged, gives three 
towns under each letter in Massachusetts alone, to which our 
goods have been sent during the past year, (1809) . 

Andover, Amesbury, Arlington. 

Beverly, Braintree (all), Brighton. 

Chelsea, Charlestown, Canton. 

Dorchester, Danvers, Dighton. 

Easton, East Bridge water. East Med way. 

Fitchburg, Fairmount, Franklin. 

Gloucester, Georgetown, Greenfield. 

Hyde Park, Hamilton, Holyoke. 

Ipswich, (the only town in this letter in Mass.). 

Jamaica Plain, (the only town in this letter in Mass.). 

Kingston, (the only town in this letter in Mass.). 

Lawrence, Lenox, Lanesville. 

Marblehead, Maiden, Marlboro'. 

New Bedford, Newton (all) , Newburyport. 

Oxford, (the only town in this letter in Mass.). 

Plymouth, Provincetovvn, Putnam. 



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Quincj, (the only Q in Mass.). 

Randolph, Rockport, Reading. 

Springfield, Stoneham, Saugus. 

Topsfield, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro'. 

Uxbridge, (the only town in this letter in Mass.). 

V. (No towns in Massachusetts beginning with this 
letter) . 

Worcester, Watertown, Wenham. 

X. (No towns in Massachusetts beginning with this 
letter. 

Yarmouth, (the only town under this letter in Mass.). 

Z. (No town in Massachusetts beginning with this 
letter. 

This list could be greatly extended in Massachusetts alone, 
to say nothing of other States, where a large percentage of 
our goods are sent. 



A WORD m sbaso:n'. 

Having at our command every requisite equipment, we are 
able to supply, at short notice, School Furniture, made and 
finished in a superior style, at such reasonable prices as will 
leave no possible excuse for expending school money upon 
uncomely, unsuitable, or coarsely made articles. 

Instances have occurred, where committees have adopted 
the error of supposing that this kind of School Furniture can 
be made by any person, however destitute of such exact 



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experience and equipments, as are absolutely necessary to the 
work. Under the influence of this delusion, contracts have 
been made with persons whose knowledge of the matter de- 
pended mainly upon the engravings and prices of this estab- 
lishment, and who did not duly consider the advantage of 
tested models, with machinery and power, in the beauty, 
accuracy, and economy of manufacturing. 

The consequences of such an oversight are natural and cer- 
tain. If the contractor is faithful, he is a loser, without suc- 
cess. The committee find, when too late, that they get arti- 
cles every way inferior. They are mortified and censured, 
the parents are chagrined and dispirited, the reasonable 
progress of school reform is repressed, and a whole county 
suffers from the error of a single school district, where the 
hopes of improvement have been disappointed. 

These difficulties may be entirely avoided, by forwarding 
orders for School Furniture to this establishment, the whole 
force of which is constantly employed on this work, and which 
has never, in a single instance, failed of giving satisfaction. 

These remarks are made with particular regard to School 
Furniture, but they will apply as well to any other of our 
manufactures. 



ILLUSTRATED CATALOCtUE 



&mlm &^ml luraikire 



MANUFACTORY. 



William 0. Haskell & Son, 



MANUFACTURERS OF 



School Fianiitiii'e, Settees. 

AND 

Furniture for Public Buildings, 

34 CANAL STREET, HAYMARKET SQUARE, 
BOSTON, MASS. 



BOSTON: 
SOLON THORNTON, PRINTER, 21 SCHOOL STREET. 

1870. 



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